Week Calendar

Mommies (and Daddies too) are invited to get to know other parents in the community while your child plays with their neighbors!  Age-appropriate toys and games will be provided for the little ones to play with.  Parents can meet new fri

Free, non-credit, English as a Second Language (ESL) Class for adults, presented by Palomar College:

This free tax preparation service gives special attention to taxpayers over the age of 60 but is also open to taxpayers of all ages with low and moderate incomes. NO APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. WALK IN ONLY.

Volunteers from AARP's Tax-Aide program will help you prepare and file your income taxes.  No appointments taken; check in by 3:30pm.  Mondays, through April 9, 2018. 

A Makerspace Craft Station is available in the Children’s Area with a different craft each week. All week long (Monday - Saturday).

Register now. Classes are free. Simply register in class on the first day.

Free, non-credit, English as a Second Language (ESL) Class for adults, presented by Palomar College:

Register now. Classes are free. Simply register in class on the first day.

The North San Diego Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted by MiraCosta College and funded in part by the Small Business Administration will provide free one-on-one consulting for small business owners.

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition.

Sign up on the first day! The free ESL class focuses on conversation at the intermediate level. Limit 25. The term runs from 1/22/18—5/17/18. No class on Thursday, March 22, 2018.

Call (858) 565-4148 ext. 280 to schedule an appointment. 

This totally free tax preparation is available to anyone, special attention will be given to low and middle-income taxpayers and to those aged 60 and older. First come, first-served basis.

Free Tax Preparation provided by AARP Volunteers. Walk-in, first come, first served. Please bring all of your documents and a copy of your 2016 tax return.

Preschool Storytime, led by professional storyteller, Marilyn McPhie.

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime on Thursdays at 9:45 a.m.

Songs, stories, movement, and fun!

The AARP will be providing free tax help for taxpayers with low to moderate income on Fridays, February 2 - April 13. Please call or visit the library to make an appointment starting January 19th. 

Need help with the computer?  Come in for one-on-one assistance.

Join our knitting circle for a fun and social knitting experience. Bring your knitting and share stories and knitting tips.

According to the Mayo Clinic, "If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace."  Every Saturday except the 1st Saturday of the month.

Bluegrass Jams include bluegrass, old time, swing, rags and blues.  we play at a moderate to quick tempo.  Bring your instrument and join us!

This lap-sit storytime encourages bonding and introduces a love for books by using song, movement, rhythm and rhyme.

Baby/Toddler Storytime includes stories and songs

Join us for a super fun performance that combines American Sign Language with songs, stories, and engaging toys and props.

Babies ages birth to one year old and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

Laughter Wellness is a simple but effective method created to help reduce stress, pain and negative emotions through prolonged voluntary laughter.  Besides boosting the immune system, it also helps improve energy levels.  No comedy, joke

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement.

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.

Children and their families are invited to join storyteller extraordinaire Ms. Kathie for fabulous stories, rich rhymes, and scintillating songs! This lively storytime is sure to warm the heart!

A full half hour of children’s music! Mr. Mark plays the guitar and leads the singing with new and traditional children’s songs. We supply the maracas and the lyrics. It is great fun, come join us!

Join us for a fun and simple craft geared towards preschoolers.

Children enjoy stories and songs while learning key vocabulary in American sign language.  For families with children ages 0-5.

If you want to introduce your little one to yoga or practice yoga with your toddler, this class is for you! Come join us for songs, fun poses, and a special yoga story time for parents and kids. For toddlergs ages 1-4.

Come join Mr. Mark for a fun morning filled with music and stories. Sit back and relax while enjoying a book and developing early literacy skills.
 

Art Therapy class focuses on the use of art as a creative and therapeutic process, using a variety of media to promote self-expression.

Active little ones and their caregivers will have fun singing songs, dancing and reading while laying the foundation for future reading success.

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An inclusive story time for ages 3-5 years, of all abilities, especially those with special needs.  Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and free play in a small group setting.  2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:30- 11:00 a.m.

We bring the stories to life by involving the children on many levels.  There are thematic props, songs and games which allows the children to have as much fun as possible.  Your children will have a wonderful experience and want to keep

Come dance with Cowboy Bob as he introduces music and instruments in a show appropriate for all ages.

Storytime with music, finger plays, rhymes, and more.

Join us as multi-instrumentalist, Craig Newton introduces the audience to ten different instruments! Little ones and their caregivers can sing-along and boogie down to some classic tunes!

Bring in your eReader, tablet or smartphone and our staff will guide you in downloading SDPL's free eBooks and eAudiobooks.  Every Thursday.

Listen to a terrific story and make a story based craft!

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement.

Bring your baby and join us as we learn about development, focus on building a bond and secure attachment and understanding baby's behaviors. Classes will include infant massagem, music and play. For ages Birth to 6 months.

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Drop in, free tutoring for adults with internet questions.

Meet Library Volunteer, Alvan, at the public computers closest to the Circulation Desk.

Interviews are where preparation and opportunity meet. Gain confidence by preparing effectively for interviews. Knowing what employers want and communicating your value effectively are vital keys to your success.

Our Guild's goal is to promote interest in all forms of quilting and textile art and to provide a forum for the continuation of the tradition of quilting as an art and as a method of recording history and story-telling within the community.

Delightful program of music and movement for preschool age kids and their caregivers.

Stories and songs introduce early literacy skills in young children.

Start your day with stories and songs at the Paradise Hills Branch Library.  Babies, toddlers, and big kids welcome.

Monta Briant is an accomplished author of the Baby Sign Language Basics series. She performs her Baby Sign Language Story time on the third Thursday of every month here at the Point Loma Library. 

Class includes fun poses for parents and kids during yoga story time.  Watch your child transform into a cat, dog, lion, and more!

Join us for Preschool Storytime for Kids; stories, crafts, finger plays and songs.

Join us for Chinese songs, stories and playtime. For toddlers and preschool age children.   

Join us for our monthly craft time. Bring your little ones and their creativity, we'll provide the rest!

This month we're hoping for rain and looking to find a pot o' gold with our beautiful rainbow craft!

Preschoolers are invited to a story time, then a fun craft right afterwards!

Join Miss Teri for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, fun, and play!

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. We hope to see you there!

Join Jennifer Duncan as she leads a special sign language storytime! Using the excitement and fun of signing American Sign Language (ASL) to enhance the reading of well-loved children’s picture books.

Join us for simple stories, fun songs, and plenty of time to play and explore with Early Learning toys. Best for ages 2 and under.  Stay for the bubbles at the end!

Come and join us for stories, songs and fun every Friday morning!

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.

Chair Yoga promotes circulation, peace, and relaxation.  Please wear comfy clothes. 

This program repeats on the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month. 

Practice your English skills in a friendly, informal setting.  Adults of all skill levels are welcome to join in the conversation!

Reduce stress and cultivate.  Join us starting January 12th for Meditation.

Investigate sound and how it travels through different substances. We’ll explore waves, vibrations, and make an imaginative musical instrument. Presented by Fleet Science Center. Part of the monthly Big Science for Little People series.

Meet the mad scientists and watch as they make things spin, pop, and go boom!  Help activate an enormous volcano!  Groups (schools or daycare) must call (619)641-6100 to sign up.  Reservations open 2/16/18.  

Miss Fran presents stories and songs for little ones.

Children are invited to a fun storytime with books, singing, and puppets. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English).

Preschoolers are invited to listen to stories and sing songs

· Find out what’s going on in your baby’s mind by teaching him/her to sign.

· Strengthen your bond with baby.

· Lessen frustration brought on by miscommunication by giving baby a way to tell you what he/she wants.

Join us for an informal and fun playtime at the library while getting to know other families in our community. (Birth-5y/o)

Entertaining stories and fun crafts for children.

Bring in your baby or toddler for a storytime that will help children develop communication skills through storybooks and songs.

Learn internet basics: using a keyboard & mouse, using a flash dirve, browsing the internet, sending e-mails with attachments, and more!

Sign-up at the Information Desk or call the RB Library.

Be part of lively group discussions of a variety of genres .  Facilitated by Kathi Diamant.

Spring into STEAM - Blast off!

Walk-in help for downloadable books and audiobooks. No signup necessary.

High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet. Registration required. Register online at http://sayamusic.org.

Join the Zumba craze! Find out what makes this fun workout such a hit. A towel and bottled water are recommended for our Zumba sessions.

Led by Clémence, a native French speaker, French Bench is an opportunity for people who already have some French language skills to practice with others who want to improve their fluency. 

Knit our community together, while we either learn how to knit or work on our own projects.  Please bring yarn, needles, your project, and come ready to knit with Eileen Adler.  This programs repeats on the 3rd Saturday of each month, as

Learn the art of knitting. See how much fun knitting can be. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring a pair of needles and we'll help get you going; yarn available if needed. See how much fun and gratifying knitting can be!

Chinese Language Book Club (Book Scent) held on the third Saturday of every month.

Join us for a free Computation Law & Blockchain Festival at San Diego Public Library to learn about blockchain technology and how to write a smart contract.

This 3rd Saturday of the month storytime is made available for working parents and their babies, toddler, preschoolers up to ages 5.

Join Mr. Luan as he takes toddlers on an interactive storytime ride using felt boards, fingerplays, songs, maybe some puppets, and a lively book or two!

Let's get creative!  Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy art and craft projects!  Held every Saturday.

Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for button making. Bring your own printed or drawn image or use one of ours! We have 2 1/2” buttons. All ages welcome. Express yourself @ the Library!

Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.

The Culinary Historians of San Diego (CHSD) in partnership with San Diego Public Library invites you to this entertaining talk on a variety of food and drink, their history, and their roles in society, both locally and worldwide.

Children can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs.  “Paws for Reading” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud.  All therapy dogs are provided courtesy of Love on a Leash,

Come practice your reading or storytelling skills with Finnegan a certified therapy dog with San Diego Love on a Leash!

Kids can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog.

Start your weekend with some weird, quirky, magical science!  Children will listen to a story and learn science concepts at the same time!  Hands-on activities center around science, technology, engineering, art or mathematics.

Build with LEGO® bricks as you learn about the world! Topics and subjects change with each class and may include science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), as well as robotics and animation! Registration is required.

Students will work in teams to rescue a space ship stranded on the surface of the moon due to a battery failure.  Teams will develop codes using markers to guide a mini-robot, called an Ozobot that will retrieve supplies for this hands-o

Sing, Dance and Play! Children enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor skills and increase independence.

Preschool Storytime includes stories and songs.

A story time designed for toddlers, featuring songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, backbends and sun salutations.

Join us for this educational fitness program presented by Lois Schenker. First two Mondays of the month.

Join us for this educational fitness program presented by Lois Schenker. First two Mondays of the month.

A gentle, slow-paced yoga with Patti Bozorgchami. Learn simple breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.

A delightful program of music and movement for preschool age kids and their caregivers. 

A loosely structured program of play, music, stories, and songs to encourage your baby's growth and discovery of the world around them. Babies from 0-2 years of age & their caregivers welcomed to join us for a fun learning experience.

Learn leg strengthening exercises to help your balance and posture. 

Have you ever thought about writing a memoir?  Or have you already started your memoir but could use input from others?

Listen to simple books, do lap rhymes, finger rhymes and sing songs. Then play with fun educational toys while your grownups chat. For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.

Meet a member of the SDPD at our Storytime with a Police Officer!  We’ll have fun stories about officers of the law and police cars, as well as crafts!  Officer Valdez will visit us and will bring along an authentic squad car. 

Dance to Evolve is a fun class full of games and creative movement.

This totally free tax preparation is available to anyone, special attention will be given to low and middle-income taxpayers and to those aged 60 and older.  First come, first-served basis.

Explore the French language through song in this bilingual program.

Join us for arts and crafts in the Children's Art area. Open to all preschoolers.

Free workshops are being offered to San Diego parents! Workshops are designed for parents and caregivers of children ages 0 to 5. Workshops are offered as a 10-toppic series focusing on understanding your child's behavior.

Make new friends, hear a story and spend quality time with the baby or toddler in your life at the library!

Join us every Friday for informal, one-on-one help regarding your computer, smart phone, and/or tablet.

No advance sign up is required!

You're invited to a FREE SENIOR SCAM STOPPER SEMINAR.  Hosted by Assemblymember Todd Gloria & the Contractors State License Board.  For more information or to RSVP  contact the office of Assemblymember Todd Gloria at  

The AARP will be providing free tax help for taxpayers with low to moderate income, from February 2 - April 13. Please call or visit the library to make an appointment starting January 19th. 

Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.

Sara Cummings and Karen Brothers are Professional Organizers that will share information on how to better manage your time and gain freedom from paper clutter.  Join us for a dynamic and life-changing presentation, you don't want to miss.&nbs

Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer Duncan!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

Fun crafts for the whole family! Anything from various paper crafts to making slime! All ages welcome! Younger children may need assistance from parents.

In the Crown Point JMA Music Club, students learn instrument-playing skills in addition to playing songs, writing songs, and making audio and video recordings.  Come enjoy their rockin' performance at the library!

High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: piano, cello and violin. Registration required. To register, go to http://sayamusic.org.

Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar  la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual.